anyone with placenta accreta?

I've been diagnosed w possible placenta accreta. Must go for an MRI on Tuesday but from what the Perinatologist said I must b prepared for a hysterectomy. I'm really sad and would like to talk to someone (if possible) on the same boat.

I've been diagnosed w possible placenta accreta. Must go for an MRI on Tuesday but from what the Perinatologist said I must b prepared for a hysterectomy. I'm really sad and would like to talk to someone (if possible) on the same boat.

When I went for my amnio, the dr suspected that I might have an accreta and sent me to the perinatologist for my anatomy scan. The peri said that because it looked like my placenta had grown through my uterus and is touching my bladder that it was a percreta. I had an MRI which confirmed the percreta. So, I will be having a hysterectomy and possibly reconstructive surgery on my bladder and whatever else they find. I was scheduled to deliver at 34wks because I have a history of preterm deliveries and for the fact that I can not go into labor due to the risk of hemmorhage (I have a placenta previa too). Well, I've now been admitted to the hospital due to spotting and bleeding and will be here until the deliver the baby. Because my dr is worried about me going into labor I am scheduled to deliver & have my surgery at 32wks - just 20 days away. I hope I haven't scared you and have been able to give you some information. If you have any questions just let me know.

When I went for my amnio, the dr suspected that I might have an accreta and sent me to the perinatologist for my anatomy scan. The peri said that because it looked like my placenta had grown through my uterus and is touching my bladder that it was a percreta. I had an MRI which confirmed the percreta. So, I will be having a hysterectomy and possibly reconstructive surgery on my bladder and whatever else they find. I was scheduled to deliver at 34wks because I have a history of preterm deliveries and for the fact that I can not go into labor due to the risk of hemmorhage (I have a placenta previa too). Well, I've now been admitted to the hospital due to spotting and bleeding and will be here until the deliver the baby. Because my dr is worried about me going into labor I am scheduled to deliver & have my surgery at 32wks - just 20 days away. I hope I haven't scared you and have been able to give you some information. If you have any questions just let me know.

Thank you so much for responding to my post. The Perinatologist told me that it looks like my bladder is involved as well (percreta also) and I was seen him because I was diagnosed w complete previa at week 20. I'm scared because I see what's coming my way... Did u get the

Thank you so much for responding to my post. The Perinatologist told me that it looks like my bladder is involved as well (percreta also) and I was seen him because I was diagnosed w complete previa at week 20. I'm scared because I see what's coming my way... Did u get the

Hi! I never post on here, but I couldn't pass up your question. I am now recovering from my c-section due to previa and percreta. My little girl is 6 weeks and we are doing well. I wanted to tell you that there is a yahoo group of women who are going through/ have survived this condition and they helped me so much before and after my surgery. Good luck with everything and know that being diagnosed before labor/ delivery is the absolute best thing that could have happened for you!

Hi! I never post on here, but I couldn't pass up your question. I am now recovering from my c-section due to previa and percreta. My little girl is 6 weeks and we are doing well. I wanted to tell you that there is a yahoo group of women who are going through/ have survived this condition and they helped me so much before and after my surgery. Good luck with everything and know that being diagnosed before labor/ delivery is the absolute best thing that could have happened for you!

I had my amnio at 16wks and my anatomy scan when I was 18wks. The dr who did my amnio so for me to take it easy & pelvic rest - no holding my little boy, that I could observe him but not actively play with him, no sex, no orgasims - I was even advised to cancel my family vacation out of town. The peri advised to take it easy & said that more than likely i'd start bleeding at 28wks. When I was 22wks 5days I passed a clot & was admitted for 2 1/2 days.i considered myself on modified bedrest and had someone during the wk help me with my DS - I tries to stay in bed or on the couch, I would shower and go to the kitchen for water & food and I'd sit at the table for some meals. After that I had brown just about everytime I wiped - until 26wks 2days & day after when I had red/pink on the tp and in the toilet - but it went away by the next time I went to the bathroom. The same thing happened again a wk later for three days - pink/red on tp and in the toilet, but quickly stopped. The a few days later I passed a really big clot & bled so here I am - in the hospital in bed (only up for the bathroom & an occasional shower). I didn't go to L&D when I had the instances on the tp but had to come in because I was actively bleeding. I was having contraction & they didn't want to give me meds to stop it because they didn't want to mask any other symptoms - I did finally get nifedipine and I've had a round of steroid shots for the baby's lungs. I can't say I've had a lot of pressure but I did feel bruised in my pelvic area. I am nervous about having her so early and in scares to death of the surgery - they give you worse case and hope for the best. How far along are you (i'm on my iPhone)?

I had my amnio at 16wks and my anatomy scan when I was 18wks. The dr who did my amnio so for me to take it easy & pelvic rest - no holding my little boy, that I could observe him but not actively play with him, no sex, no orgasims - I was even advised to cancel my family vacation out of town. The peri advised to take it easy & said that more than likely i'd start bleeding at 28wks. When I was 22wks 5days I passed a clot & was admitted for 2 1/2 days.i considered myself on modified bedrest and had someone during the wk help me with my DS - I tries to stay in bed or on the couch, I would shower and go to the kitchen for water & food and I'd sit at the table for some meals. After that I had brown just about everytime I wiped - until 26wks 2days & day after when I had red/pink on the tp and in the toilet - but it went away by the next time I went to the bathroom. The same thing happened again a wk later for three days - pink/red on tp and in the toilet, but quickly stopped. The a few days later I passed a really big clot & bled so here I am - in the hospital in bed (only up for the bathroom & an occasional shower). I didn't go to L&D when I had the instances on the tp but had to come in because I was actively bleeding. I was having contraction & they didn't want to give me meds to stop it because they didn't want to mask any other symptoms - I did finally get nifedipine and I've had a round of steroid shots for the baby's lungs. I can't say I've had a lot of pressure but I did feel bruised in my pelvic area. I am nervous about having her so early and in scares to death of the surgery - they give you worse case and hope for the best. How far along are you (i'm on my iPhone)?

My dr noticed a possible accreta during the u/s for my amnio at 16 wks. Then the peri said that it appeared to be a percreta because during my anatomy scan the noticed that my placenta was touching/invading my bladder. I was sent for an MRI for further assessment. Some drs only use the u/s and some like to see the MRI.

My dr noticed a possible accreta during the u/s for my amnio at 16 wks. Then the peri said that it appeared to be a percreta because during my anatomy scan the noticed that my placenta was touching/invading my bladder. I was sent for an MRI for further assessment. Some drs only use the u/s and some like to see the MRI.

They discovered my previa at 20 weeks on an u/s. I was admitted to the hospital for a pretty significant bleed at 28 weeks, I went home on bedrest for 2 weeks until I was readmitted at 30 weeks for another bleed. After that admission the one peri (out of 15 in the practice). Suggested I get an MRI because he suspected accreta. The MRI was inconclusive so they just planned for the worst. I was had my c- section at 34w6d after another bleed 3 days prior. I was on hospital bedrest that entire 5 weeks. I ended up having a percreta, but where the bladder is normally the affected organ, my placenta actually invaded one of my ovaries. I did have the partial hysterectomy with the removal of that ovary also. I had a slight tear in my bladder due to an adhesion with my uterus but it was a simple fix for the urologist. I had to have 6 units of blood transfused (4 during surgery and 2 more 24 hours later). I also had balloon catheters placed in my uterine arteries to control blood flow during surgery which my OB said she was very thankful for. I was under general anesthesia for the entire thing, which is not ideal for the baby, but I trusted my OB and she was able to have my little girl out within 6 minutes of them putting me out. I know this all sounds really scary, but remember that our doctors are required to inform us of every single terrible thing that could happen. My OB always followed a visit to the peri with a more positive outlook on what she would do during surgery and how great it was that we were so prepared for everything.

They discovered my previa at 20 weeks on an u/s. I was admitted to the hospital for a pretty significant bleed at 28 weeks, I went home on bedrest for 2 weeks until I was readmitted at 30 weeks for another bleed. After that admission the one peri (out of 15 in the practice). Suggested I get an MRI because he suspected accreta. The MRI was inconclusive so they just planned for the worst. I was had my c- section at 34w6d after another bleed 3 days prior. I was on hospital bedrest that entire 5 weeks. I ended up having a percreta, but where the bladder is normally the affected organ, my placenta actually invaded one of my ovaries. I did have the partial hysterectomy with the removal of that ovary also. I had a slight tear in my bladder due to an adhesion with my uterus but it was a simple fix for the urologist. I had to have 6 units of blood transfused (4 during surgery and 2 more 24 hours later). I also had balloon catheters placed in my uterine arteries to control blood flow during surgery which my OB said she was very thankful for. I was under general anesthesia for the entire thing, which is not ideal for the baby, but I trusted my OB and she was able to have my little girl out within 6 minutes of them putting me out. I know this all sounds really scary, but remember that our doctors are required to inform us of every single terrible thing that could happen. My OB always followed a visit to the peri with a more positive outlook on what she would do during surgery and how great it was that we were so prepared for everything.

I'm so happy for you that all went well - I know it must have been just as hard for you as it is for me. By the time I deliver at 32wks I'll have been in the hospital 4wks. It's only been 8 days and I'm having a hard time being alone and away from my family. I have already been given 2 units of blood and we have set up a blood donation for family & friends. I too will have the balloons put in place prior to the surgery. The drs believe that my bladder is being attacked by my placenta and they think my abdominal muscles are affected as well and expect to have to make repairs as well as a hysterectomy. So, you weren't awake for your c-section? I have asked and both the dr and the oncologist are ok with me having an epidural and then being put under but it's the anastesioligist's (sp) decision. I want to be awake to know my little girl is ok and so that my DH can be there. How long was your surgery? Thank you so much for your story! And congratulations on your healthy baby! I hope your recovery continues to go well!

I'm so happy for you that all went well - I know it must have been just as hard for you as it is for me. By the time I deliver at 32wks I'll have been in the hospital 4wks. It's only been 8 days and I'm having a hard time being alone and away from my family. I have already been given 2 units of blood and we have set up a blood donation for family & friends. I too will have the balloons put in place prior to the surgery. The drs believe that my bladder is being attacked by my placenta and they think my abdominal muscles are affected as well and expect to have to make repairs as well as a hysterectomy. So, you weren't awake for your c-section? I have asked and both the dr and the oncologist are ok with me having an epidural and then being put under but it's the anastesioligist's (sp) decision. I want to be awake to know my little girl is ok and so that my DH can be there. How long was your surgery? Thank you so much for your story! And congratulations on your healthy baby! I hope your recovery continues to go well!

I guess it's just a matter of time till I start bleeding huh... The saw yesterday two big "pools" of blood under the placenta but the dr. said I was sort of safe due to my closed/long cervix (3.1). The baby is not big enough though... Only weighting about 1000 gr which puts him at the 27 percentile. I also have a 3 year old daughter and my DH is going to school full-time so I'm the only one "providing" for them. It freaks me out because yesterday I saw the perinatologist's scared face and was advised to go on modified bed rest... I'm waiting to see my OB Tuesday and see what she suggests (she is super laid back, though). I'm a nurse in an outpatient clinic so no hard work there plus is right next to the county hospital w a level 3 NICU ( not where my doctors are) but I know if I were too bleed there they could save me and my boy as well. I'm 28w4d now... Waiting fir this ticking time bomb to explode =(

I guess it's just a matter of time till I start bleeding huh... The saw yesterday two big "pools" of blood under the placenta but the dr. said I was sort of safe due to my closed/long cervix (3.1). The baby is not big enough though... Only weighting about 1000 gr which puts him at the 27 percentile. I also have a 3 year old daughter and my DH is going to school full-time so I'm the only one "providing" for them. It freaks me out because yesterday I saw the perinatologist's scared face and was advised to go on modified bed rest... I'm waiting to see my OB Tuesday and see what she suggests (she is super laid back, though). I'm a nurse in an outpatient clinic so no hard work there plus is right next to the county hospital w a level 3 NICU ( not where my doctors are) but I know if I were too bleed there they could save me and my boy as well. I'm 28w4d now... Waiting fir this ticking time bomb to explode =(

@ my 20 week ultrasound i was diagnosed with an anterior placenta and possible accreta. I was recommended to return in four weeks because placenta could move. In four weeks I returned and was told it could be percreta. I was devistated. Got MRI and MRI showed no signs of neither. Placenta was healthly and No signs of bleeding at all in pregnacy . This was my 3rd csection and with each one the risk of accreta gets higher. So my? Is have the ones who were diagnoses had previous c -sections ? Continue to pray and trust your drs. For the record my third c- section was the best. Shorter surgery and I was up and walking the next day. Fully recovered by day 5. I am only 25, but the first two were great but this one was awesome. My baby is now 3 weeks. I want more kids but the scared of the risk. I'm waiting about 5 years to plan again. My kids are four years apart so I don't know if that's why my body had enough time to heal. Sorry so long, but Good Luck !!!!

@ my 20 week ultrasound i was diagnosed with an anterior placenta and possible accreta. I was recommended to return in four weeks because placenta could move. In four weeks I returned and was told it could be percreta. I was devistated. Got MRI and MRI showed no signs of neither. Placenta was healthly and No signs of bleeding at all in pregnacy . This was my 3rd csection and with each one the risk of accreta gets higher. So my? Is have the ones who were diagnoses had previous c -sections ? Continue to pray and trust your drs. For the record my third c- section was the best. Shorter surgery and I was up and walking the next day. Fully recovered by day 5. I am only 25, but the first two were great but this one was awesome. My baby is now 3 weeks. I want more kids but the scared of the risk. I'm waiting about 5 years to plan again. My kids are four years apart so I don't know if that's why my body had enough time to heal. Sorry so long, but Good Luck !!!!

My OB originally wanted me to have the epidural and then put me out if more work was needed but the anestesiologist did not want anything to do with that. I guess an epidural can really drop your BP and since there was already a threat of blood loss he advised against it. Also due to having the balloons in place the epidural would have had to been put in at least 3 hours before surgery because once the balloons were in I wouldn't be able to sit up or roll over to have it put in. If you talk with the anesthesiologist ahead of time (which you definitely should) you could always ask about your DH being allowed back even if they do put you under. Mine was ok with this as long as DH left with the baby, which is what I wanted anyway. My DH however was not interested in seeing me like that, so they just got him from the waiting area to go to the nursery with her. My surgery lasted about 5.5 hours but I know some of that time (not a lot, maybe 20 minutes) was waiting on the urologist to get there and repair my bladder. Being put under, while not ideal for the baby, was definitely the best decision for me. They were awesome in timing everything, I was awake when they took me into the OR and while they prepped me. My OB was standing over me, scalpel in hand, as they were putting me out so that she could get started immediately. As scary as it was for me the weeks leading up to everything were much much worse than the actual surgery and recovery. The anticipation of the unknown is the worst part. If you want to talk in the upcoming weeks feel free to message me or send me an email ajokohler @ gmail (dot) com :)

My OB originally wanted me to have the epidural and then put me out if more work was needed but the anestesiologist did not want anything to do with that. I guess an epidural can really drop your BP and since there was already a threat of blood loss he advised against it. Also due to having the balloons in place the epidural would have had to been put in at least 3 hours before surgery because once the balloons were in I wouldn't be able to sit up or roll over to have it put in. If you talk with the anesthesiologist ahead of time (which you definitely should) you could always ask about your DH being allowed back even if they do put you under. Mine was ok with this as long as DH left with the baby, which is what I wanted anyway. My DH however was not interested in seeing me like that, so they just got him from the waiting area to go to the nursery with her. My surgery lasted about 5.5 hours but I know some of that time (not a lot, maybe 20 minutes) was waiting on the urologist to get there and repair my bladder. Being put under, while not ideal for the baby, was definitely the best decision for me. They were awesome in timing everything, I was awake when they took me into the OR and while they prepped me. My OB was standing over me, scalpel in hand, as they were putting me out so that she could get started immediately. As scary as it was for me the weeks leading up to everything were much much worse than the actual surgery and recovery. The anticipation of the unknown is the worst part. If you want to talk in the upcoming weeks feel free to message me or send me an email ajokohler @ gmail (dot) com :)

For the record this is a great topic. When I was going thru this, I couldn't find a thread at all on this topic. I thought i was the only oneGoing thru it. I was to scares to post because I felt so alone. Be strong and pray. Just continue to think about your new baby.

For the record this is a great topic. When I was going thru this, I couldn't find a thread at all on this topic. I thought i was the only oneGoing thru it. I was to scares to post because I felt so alone. Be strong and pray. Just continue to think about your new baby.

I've had only one c section 3 years ago for my DD. I have spinal fusions so baby couldn't come out the other way. What did the doctor see on the us that made him think of percreta? Was this a perinatologist or your OB?

Jamlah,

I've had only one c section 3 years ago for my DD. I have spinal fusions so baby couldn't come out the other way. What did the doctor see on the us that made him think of percreta? Was this a perinatologist or your OB?

Ajok...I'm sorry if u have already answered this but did ur baby stay in the NiCU for a while? I knew ahead of time I was going to be receiving general anesthesia because I also had it w my DD. It sucked though that the doctors I had back then would not let DH come in the OR because he was supposed to b "supporting me" and since I was out there was no need??? We have already addressed that issue w this doctor and she said yes! We'll see if DH is up for it given the new circumstances.

Ajok...I'm sorry if u have already answered this but did ur baby stay in the NiCU for a while? I knew ahead of time I was going to be receiving general anesthesia because I also had it w my DD. It sucked though that the doctors I had back then would not let DH come in the OR because he was supposed to b "supporting me" and since I was out there was no need??? We have already addressed that issue w this doctor and she said yes! We'll see if DH is up for it given the new circumstances.

The sonographer wasn't able to see the area between my placenta and bladder. They called it an echogenic area ( area w/o soundwaves). The doctor came in to explain and said sometimes this happens with accreta. I too can not have a vaginal delivery, due to prior csections that were probaly not needed. It sucks b/c I have to limit my family. After my first I wasn't warned about this possibilty and many women aren't. I freaked out during the exam and it was stopped. She talked it over with the other dr's in the office and I got a call back saying that it wasn't accreta. My OB wanted to be safe and ordered the MRI. I never had any bleeding so the technologist who did the MRI was kind of skeptical. I'm going to have one child and hope and pray , I don't get accreta next time.

The sonographer wasn't able to see the area between my placenta and bladder. They called it an echogenic area ( area w/o soundwaves). The doctor came in to explain and said sometimes this happens with accreta. I too can not have a vaginal delivery, due to prior csections that were probaly not needed. It sucks b/c I have to limit my family. After my first I wasn't warned about this possibilty and many women aren't. I freaked out during the exam and it was stopped. She talked it over with the other dr's in the office and I got a call back saying that it wasn't accreta. My OB wanted to be safe and ordered the MRI. I never had any bleeding so the technologist who did the MRI was kind of skeptical. I'm going to have one child and hope and pray , I don't get accreta next time.

No problem, she was in the special care nursery (a step down from NICU) for about 3 days. The last day they kept her was to allow me a little more recovery time because I wasn't quite ready to care for her by myself yet. She only ended up needing oxygen for about 12 hours before she regulated on her own and she took to the bottle right away so she never needed the NG tube. We got really lucky that she did so well at only 35 weeks, even some of the nurses were surprised.

No problem, she was in the special care nursery (a step down from NICU) for about 3 days. The last day they kept her was to allow me a little more recovery time because I wasn't quite ready to care for her by myself yet. She only ended up needing oxygen for about 12 hours before she regulated on her own and she took to the bottle right away so she never needed the NG tube. We got really lucky that she did so well at only 35 weeks, even some of the nurses were surprised.

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